Election 2006 profile: Michael Steele
posted at 10:34 pm on November 7, 2006 by Ian
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It’s a heartbreak, it really is. Such a charismatic man, full of ideas, and a plan to shake up Washington will most likely lose to a career politician. NRO is getting word from Steele spokesman Doug Heye that the Lieutenant Governor will not concede until every vote is counted. Keep in mind at least 180,000 (correction) of Maryland voters sent in absentee ballots. Local channels are predicting the amount of absentee voters will cause a delay in deciding a clear winner in the Gubernatorial and Senate races.
Maryland will soon see a dark, sad day with Baltimore Mayor Martin O’Malley as Governor. Get ready for Glendening part deux.
If this race has taught us anything, it’s that no matter how much the Democratic party would like to portray the other side as racist, hateful, and uneducated, there are always fools out there to prove otherwise.
Join the Hot Air chat (no registration required) as we have a Michael Steele discussion going on.
Update (Bryan): If Steele loses, what does this say about deep Democrat Maryland? Given the relative quality of the two candidates in this race, perhaps Maryland Democrats aren’t yet ready to elect a black Senator. I’m not one to play the race card most of the time, but given the way the Democrats in Maryland treated Steele–repeatedly slinging racially charged insults at him while the press looked on and did nothing about it–I think it’s a fair assessment of that party in this state.
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Cardin 190,680 49%
Steele 188,124 49%
31% precints in
Steel has just made a huge jump.
Enoxo on November 7, 2006 at 10:37 PM
Here’s hoping Mr. Steele will be around in public service for a long time to come. Onward and upward!
mikeyboss on November 7, 2006 at 10:37 PM
If it is true he has lost, he has still won much. I hope someone offers him a high profile job soon. If he pulls a rabbit out of a hat, the drama that will have been created will serve him well. Either way, a winner ultimately wins. Steele is special. Reagan is smiling.
itomania on November 7, 2006 at 10:40 PM
Outstanding job by Michael Steele. Kudos. As a NYC conservative I back one out of state candidate a year. Being that my father was born of Irish immigrants in Hagerstown, following politics in MD I found my guy. Im 36 and he inspired me about politics again. The Best campaign. Best candidate. Wrong state this year. He’ll be back
Donkeyhue on November 7, 2006 at 10:43 PM
It ain’t over til it’s over
Kini on November 7, 2006 at 10:49 PM
Im with you K. Like I said earlier it aint over til I tell Steele its over. I retract my gloom.
Donkeyhue on November 7, 2006 at 10:55 PM
Cardin 235,991
Steele 240,812
35% precincts in.
infidel4life on November 7, 2006 at 10:57 PM
This race had absolutely nothing to do with race and everything to do with George W. Bush, his failed war, and Marylanders refusal to elect a candidate in his party. Is this unfair to Steele? Probably, he is a good man and he will have a bright political future. But to accuse Marylanders, who are more than 30% black, of racism is absurd and appalling.
JaHerer22 on November 7, 2006 at 11:00 PM
He ran a helluva campaign and needs to move to a state with an average IQ above 65.
Valiant on November 7, 2006 at 11:01 PM
Cardin 249,298 48%
Steele 260,693 50%
38% precincts.
Steele is gonna pull it out!
infidel4life on November 7, 2006 at 11:03 PM
Yeah it’s not like they repeatedly referred to him as an “oreo” or anything.
/sarcasm
Benaiah on November 7, 2006 at 11:09 PM
Let’s run ‘im for prez in 2008.
CyberCipher on November 7, 2006 at 11:17 PM
If Steele doesn’t win it says alot about Black people.
Theworldisnotenough on November 7, 2006 at 11:26 PM
“If Steele doesn’t win it says alot about Black people.”
Oh.Dear.God.
eminuu on November 7, 2006 at 11:49 PM
I’m black son. I know of what I speak.
Theworldisnotenough on November 7, 2006 at 11:52 PM
Theworldisnotenough, if Steele doesn’t win what will that say about black voters?? I’m courious, I’m white.
ekuspa40 on November 8, 2006 at 12:42 AM
The fact of the matter is Conservative Republicans (99%) in the South are less bigotted than any Democrat.
It amazes me that the teachers were talking about Politics today and the black teachers were talking about what an Uncle Tom Steele and Blackwell were. :tard: ++
Tim Burton on November 8, 2006 at 1:52 AM
That “they” (Black people that blame Bush, blame white people for low Black achievement, the same people that call the NFL racist for not having enough Black owners, etc) are so in love with liberal ideology they can be blinded to the problems within the community. Better to have someone to blame than actually solving the problem. The 70’s removed responsibilty from the Black community, suddenly all negative was “whitey’s fault.”
Take education for instance. The normal diatribe of white students having an advantage over black students which has evolved to be much more subtle, nuanced accusation. When you have a chance ask a Black person what party and what ideology controls education, the answer of course is Democrat and liberal, yet where is the Black community? Ask them how long does it take? How many decades of good intentions and failed policies does it take? How long until you realize THAT THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS?!?!? The answer to education is accountability, personal involvement, and expectation and there are no exceptions to this rule, none. For evidence research the KIPP academy and the charter schools that Kevin Johnson is running in Sacramento.(I watched a hour special on the state of the Black community on CSPAN and wanted to jump through the screen)
My little cousin has been without my presence for 10 years. He hit highschool and went nuts. My return amazingly brought some sanity to his life. I’m at his school, I’m in his face, I’m checking his homework, etc. That is what makes a difference.
Equality of scale is impossible, the collective progress of the Black community ended with Affirmative Action. Some Black people choose accountability. Some Black people entitlement.
Theworldisnotenough on November 8, 2006 at 2:11 AM
To Theworldisnotenough:
AMEN!!!! While your comments were directed towards many in the black community, your words are really inspiring, REGARDLESS of the color of your skin.
Living in New York, EVERYTHING seems to be somebody elses fault (i.e. Government, leaders, teachers, etc) EXCEPT for the parents.
Thanks for the excellent read though, inspiring words this evening. Now if only the Republicans could relay (and believe) in the same message, tonight wouldn’t have been such a blowout.
HarryStar on November 8, 2006 at 2:50 AM
You know what Harry I have said the GOP deserves replacing, but it is VERY bittersweet. I hope they learn their lesson. At least now they really need Newt Gingrich. He is actually a conservative, conservative enough to make tough decisions. He might actually cut taxes and spending!! Imagine that.
Hey what if we payed for the war with Bonds? Can you say “accountability”. Kill ‘em and come home, we got no time for warm fuzzies.
Theworldisnotenough on November 8, 2006 at 4:14 AM
Sheesh. I read my posts. Please forgive the many typos.
Theworldisnotenough on November 8, 2006 at 4:16 AM
I think I got a hint of that when Bill Clinton became our “first black president” and Bill Cosby was crucified for his criticism of the African-American community.
Condoleezza Rice is one the most powerful women in the world yet her achievements are ablated or dismissed. It saddens me. She should be a role model.
I’m tired of Democrat race-baiting and the way so many African-Americans fall for it.
irishsquid on November 8, 2006 at 9:18 AM
Funny thing about what you said Theworldisnotenough…
I kept thinking in all of those Pre-2008 election hype that Newt “might” be the only conservative that….well…actually STAYS a conservative.
I agree with you though, it’s a very bittersweet loss. The phrase “Today, we killed the Patriot Act” kept flashing in my head.
I hope they do learn their lesson as well. Only time will tell of course but it’s prime time for a TRUE conservative to step up to the plate.
HarryStar on November 8, 2006 at 11:47 PM
Right. Too bad those African-Americans are so dumb. And Republicans wonder they can’t make inroads in this segment–here’s a hint: people really, really hate to be condescended to, telling people they are “falling for” the Dem line is sheer patronizing: you imply that you know better what’s in their interest than they do.
Geez.
honora on November 9, 2006 at 12:15 PM
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